The Parnell Family: Pumpkin Carving

10.28.2008

Pumpkin Carving

After we put Lila and Bennett to bed last night, David had the idea to spend some fun one on one time with Elise and carve a pumpkin. She was so excited! He decided to let her pick what she wanted on the pumpkin, and she chose Elmo!! (Not exactly what I had in mind, but it made her happy!)

So, I attempted the best Elmo I could....Then David scooped out the insides.....

He worked really hard, getting it just right....

As Elise would say....TAH-DAH!

Not bad, right??

Looking forward to Halloween....speaking of, I've got to get to work on the costumes...

3 comments:

Ashley, Brandon, Jack, and Millie Sellers said...: I am really impressed with Elmo. I hope Jack doesn't ask me to draw Elmo!! By the way, I love the music on the blog. Brings back lots of memories.

Ashley; October 28, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Davis and Suzanne said...: THAT IS SO GOOD~!!! Let me know if you need any help with the costumes.; October 28, 2008 at 7:12 PM
NIKKI said...: ummm that is an AWESoME elmo. Mine would look like a blob! I have to cheat and get the kits to use!; October 28, 2008 at 10:07 PM

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Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.